UNU@50 Events

Events throughout the world to commemorate five decades of research and education for sustainable development

UNU@50 Events

Featured UNU@50 Events

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Exhibition: “Reverting” by Artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho

UNU will host the artwork of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho as part of SEEEU 2025 — European Photo Month in Tokyo.

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Conversation Series

Crime at a Crossroads: The New Dynamics Shaping Responses to Organized Crime

On 11 November 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

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Science Slam: Science4Peace

We are looking for scientists who want to present their research outside their scientific bubble: with entertaining insights, crisp facts, and ideas.

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Conversation Series

Crime at a Crossroads: The New Dynamics Shaping Responses to Organized Crime

On 11 November 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

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Conversation Series

Building Peace by Building Strong Institutions

On 27 October 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support.

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UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on “Education Shapes the Future”

This year’s United Nations Day will be commemorated on 24 October at Dresden City Hall under the theme “Education Shapes the Future”, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place against the backdrop of two major milestones: the 50th anniversary of the United Nations University and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

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Exhibition: “Reverting” by Artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho

UNU will host the artwork of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho as part of SEEEU 2025 — European Photo Month in Tokyo.

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Exhibition: "Fuji-California Young Artists Expo 2025"

Young artists from around the world share their urgent messages on peace, the environment, poverty, gender and diversity.

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Documentary Film Screening: Paper Lanterns

On 16 September 2025, UNU will host a screening of Paper Lanterns, a documentary film directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary.

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BIG IDEAS Series

Reimagining Gender and Climate Justice in Higher Education

ONLINE: On 9 September 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Giselle Miole, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UNU-IAS.

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Conversation Series

Bridges and Borders: Multicultural Exchange and Peacebuilding in the AI Era

On 8 September 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Professor Valerio de Cesaris, Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

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Reassessing Multilateralism: The United Nations at a Crossroads

TOKYO: On 4 September 2025, UNU will host an event exploring how the United Nations and Japan can promote sustainable development in the context of drifting multilateral priorities.

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